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CORRECTING and REPLACING Samsung Mobile Bringing Mobile Charging Stations to 50 U.S. Colleges and Universities to Help More Than 600 Thousand Students and Faculty Stay Connected for Free

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:42:32 EST

In the headline and first graph of release, the number of schools should read: 50 (sted 20).

Xing Lin Medical Information Technology Announces Positioning in Healthcare Information System Market in China

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:41:26 EST

Xing Lin Medical Information Technology Company Ltd (formerly known as Brilliant Arts Multi-Media Holding Limited) (HKSE Code: 8130.HK) ("Xing Lin Medical"/ the "Company") today comments the placing of 5,000,000,000 new shares to investors at the placing price of HK$0.10 per share with CLSA as the placing agent is under progress. The Company has repositioned itself as a key provider of Wi-Fi/RFID based medical information digitalization system (MIDS) to the healthcare sector in China via the acquisition of Sunny Chance Limited, which has been completed on 6 October 2009. It has also renamed itself as "Xing Lin Medical Information Technology Company Ltd" to reflect the new business direction.

PLAYGIRL Releases iPhone Application

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:39:43 EST

PLAYGIRL has partnered with Grindhouse Mobile.com to bring the hottest hunks of PLAYGIRL to the iPhone with the release of the Official PLAYGIRL Centerfold iPhone Application.

El Paso Court of Appeals Declares Open Season on New Businesses in Texas; iValue Group, Inc. Files Petition With Texas Supreme Court to Reverse El Paso

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:34:30 EST

Petaquilla Minerals Ltd.: Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:30:15 EST

Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. ("Petaquilla" or the "Company") (TSX: PTQ)(OTCBB: PTQMF)(FRANKFURT: P7Z) announces that it has received Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") approval to hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") on December 15, 2009, outside of the TSX requirement that an issuer hold an annual meeting of shareholders within six months from the end of its fiscal year.

Ludia and Classic Media Bring the Thrill of Finding Waldo to iPhone and iPod touch – Letting Waldo Wander Wherever His Fans Do!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:29:29 EST

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. and Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of some of the world’s leading kids, family and pop-culture brands today announced the launch of Where’s Waldo?® The Fantastic Journey game for iPhone™ and iPod® touch on the Apple App Store. Based on the hit publishing series, Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey enables fans of the elusive Waldo to enjoy an engaging hidden-object game experience anywhere, anytime.

Jackson Browne to Present Safety Harbor Kids Ambassador of Goodwill Awards

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:26:14 EST

Safety Harbor Kids (SHK), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping orphaned and homeless children, announced today that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will honor Elizabeth and Inara George at The Goodwill Ambassador Awards and Holiday CD Release Party Fundraiser on December 17, 2009. The red carpet event will be held at the famed EastWest Studios (6000 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles) from 7 PM until Midnight, and will also honor other community leaders.

Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary Plan New Collaborations to Benefit Students and Faculty of Both Institutions

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:25:46 EST

GameStreamer fügt neues Hochgeschwindigkeitsrechenzentrum im Vereinigten Königreich hinzu; erweitert digitalen Vertrieb in Europa

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:25:16 EST

GameStreamer, Inc., ein digitales Vertriebsnetzwerk, gab bekannt seinen digitalen Vertriebsservice in Europa formell erweitert zu haben. GameStreamers europäische White-Label-Spiele-Stores werden von jetzt an Webinhalte viel schneller liefern und Verbraucher in Europa werden Videospiele viel schneller herunterladen und auf die Daten zugreifen können. VGChartz.com, eine der Top 20-Videospiel-Websiten, ist der erste europäische Verbraucher, der die virtuellen Türen seines herunterladbaren Spiele-Stores, der von GameStreamers digitalem White-Label-Vertriebsservice unterstützt wird, geöffnet hat.

Ascalade Announces Return of Capital to Shareholders

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:20:32 EST

Ascalade Communications Inc. (the "Company") announces that a return of capital in the amount of Cdn $0.159 per common share will be payable on December 22, 2009 to all shareholders of record as of December 8, 2009. All assets of the Company have been realized upon and these proceeds are being disbursed to the shareholders as a return of capital.

TSA Breach Highlights Need for Permanent Administrator, Says TSA Union

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:17:45 EST

American Axle & Manufacturing Prices a Public Offering of Common Stock

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:15:15 EST

KILL GetJar Wins 2009 Mobile Excellence Award for Best Mobile Service

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:14:27 EST

GetJar requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20091208006160 issued December 8, 2009, entitled “GetJar Wins 2009 Mobile Excellence Award for Best Mobile Service” be killed.

Finovate Announces 2010 Event Series Showcasing the Future of Financial Technology

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:12:26 EST

The Finovate event series is back for 2010, showcasing cutting-edge companies demoing the latest and greatest technological innovations in finance and banking. FinovateSpring will take place in San Francisco on May 11, and FinovateFall will take place in New York City on October 5.

Aeroquest International Limited (TSX: AQL) Announces Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2009

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:11:41 EST

Attention business/financial editors and reporters:

United Technologies Corp. To Invest in Clipper Windpower

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:10:01 EST

50% Fewer 3G Sites Required With Quintel Operator Sharing

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:06:36 EST

Quintel®, a leading innovator of network efficient antennas for wireless networks, has completed technical trials with five major operators in India, preceding the country's much anticipated 3G network deployment. Quintel's unique application lets multiple operators consolidate infrastructure and share a single triple array stack. Additionally, new 3G services can be provisioned at the optimal height enabling superior coverage and decreased infrastructure expenses with no impact on existing 2G network footprints.

Noront announces historic chromite resource estimate for Blackbird deposit at McFaulds' Lake

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:03:00 EST

El Nino Ventures Inc. joins AGORACOM and launches online IR and marketing program

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:46 EST

VANCOUVER, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - El Nino Ventures Inc. ("ELN" "El Nino" and the "Company") (TSX.V: ELN; Frankfurt: E7Q) is pleased to announce it has retained the services of AGORACOM Investor Relations ("AGORACOM") (http://www.agoracom.com) to provide online investor relations services, a Web 2.0 social network for current shareholders and Tier-1 awareness through the world's biggest websites for the purpose of attracting new shareholders.

Glimmerglass Speaks at ISS World Asia Pacific, Demonstrates Optical Signal Distribution Solutions for Lawful Intercept

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:31 EST

Glimmerglass, the premier supplier of optical layer management solutions for lawful interception and the intelligence community, today announced that Jay Bowker, Glimmerglass Vice President of Sales for the Asia Pacific region, will speak at the ISS World Asia Pacific 2009 conference held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 11:15 - 11:45 AM and 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Addressing intelligence, law enforcement, and telecom operators responsible for lawful interception and network intelligence gathering and dissemination, Mr. Bowker will discuss Optical Solutions for Lawful Interception and the Intelligence Community. Glimmerglass will also provide conference attendees demonstrations of the company’s optical switching systems, illustrating the benefits of using pure optics with no electronic conversions to provide flexible optical signal distribution solutions.

Electrovaya and HEROElectric Plan Joint Venture for Zero-Emission Battery Electric Scooters and Motorcycles

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:18 EST

Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) today announced that Electrovaya and HEROElectric are partnering for the electrification of two-wheeler vehicles using Electrovaya's Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® battery technology.

Pratt & Whitney Shanghai Engine Center First in China to Achieve LEED(R) Platinum

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:17 EST

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Says 'Hafa Adai' (Hello) to New Commemorative Quarter-Dollar Coin

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:15 EST

GenNx360 Capital Partners and GVI Security Solutions, Inc. Announce Official Closing of Tender Offer for GVI

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:59:59 EST

Americans Favor Spending to Create Jobs: Bloomberg National Poll

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:51:28 EST

Americans want the government to create jobs through additional spending though they are pessimistic about the results, according to the Bloomberg National Poll, a quarterly survey of Americans.

Nonprofit Partners With PR Company and Gains International Attention

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:14 EST

Intrepid Mines Limited: Tujuh Bukit Project New Porphyry System Discovered

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:41:03 EST

Intrepid Mines Limited (TSX: IAU)(ASX: IAU) (the "Company") is pleased to report that interpretation of semi-regional soil sampling, recently completed detailed heli-magnetic surveys, and geology over the Tujuh Bukit project area has identified several new anomalies that will be systematically followed up over the next few months.

Americans Favor Spending to Create Jobs: Bloomberg National Poll

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:38:44 EST

Furious At Wall Street Executives, Bonuses and Bailouts

Apollo Investment Corporation Prices Public Offering of Common Stock

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:37:57 EST

Apollo Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: AINV) announces that it has priced its public offering of 10 million shares of its common stock at an offering price of $9.82 per share, raising $98,200,000 of gross proceeds. The Company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1.5 million shares to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on December 15, 2009.

AICPA and World Accounting Bodies Call for Single Standard for Climate Change Reporting

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:33:29 EST

Trans-Orient Petroleum Announces Shareholder Approval for Arrangement Agreement with TAG Oil Ltd.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:33:00 EST

VANCOUVER, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. (TSX-V: TOZ and OTCBB: TOPLF) advises that at today's Extraordinary General Meeting shareholders voted to approve the proposed business combination, pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), whereby TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) will acquire all of the issued common shares of Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd.

Microsoft Declares Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:32:59 EST

Dividend of $0.13 per share payable in March.

Semtech Completes Acquisition of Sierra Monolithics, Inc.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:31:30 EST

SEMTECH CORPORATION (NASDAQ:SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, computing, communications and industrial equipment, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Sierra Monolithics, Inc., a leading supplier of high performance analog ICs and solutions to the core communications infrastructure and leading edge defense markets. Semtech had previously announced on November 18, 2009 that it had reached an agreement to acquire Sierra Monolithics.

FAIR's New Report Takes Administration to Task

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:27:15 EST

Move Over Eggnog - There's a New Low-Calorie Holiday Drink in Town

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:25:28 EST

Wolfgang Puck creates a new low-calorie, organic alternative to traditional holiday party drinks

TNR Gold/International Lithium Reports Significant Tantalum Mineralization at the Rare Metals Mavis Lake Project, Ont

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:20:30 EST

TNR Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: TNR) ("TNR" or the "Company") and wholly-owned International Lithium Corp. ("ILC") are pleased to announce results of the 2009 fall field program demonstrating strong and widespread tantalum mineralization on its 100% owned Mavis Lake property located 15km northeast of Dryden in northwestern Ontario.

12 Easy Christmas Crafts Offered in Free eBook Download by ChristmasCrafts.net

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:20:19 EST

ChristmasCrafts.net is proud to announce the availability of its free eBook called "12 Crafts of Christmas," which is available to consumers as a free and instant download on the ChristmasCrafts.net website.

Famous Roses From Ecuador Heading to Japan Now Transiting LAX

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:17:14 EST

Alternative Fuel Technologies Awarded Phase 2 Army Contract

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:14:55 EST

Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AFTC), announced today that they have been competitively selected for negotiation and possible award by the U.S. Army for a Phase 2 SBIR project. The project is valued at $730,000.

Bladex Announces This Year's Second Successful Closing of a Syndicated Loan in the Asian Markets

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:14:00 EST

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. ("Bladex" or "the Bank") (NYSE: BLX) announced today the successful closing of a US$113 million two-year syndicated loan. This is the second syndication placed by Bladex this year in the Asian financial markets, following the success of the first operation this past August.